Reader of the month expectations:

• Accelerated Reader monthly average must be 80% or higher.

• Students must have the highest word count in their homeroom.

By reading together for 20 minutes a day. Make the most of reading aloud with children:

• Have fun and enjoy reading together. Smile, relax, and focus on your child.

• Pick interesting topics. Reread favorites. Borrow a variety of library books.

• Read with enthusiasm and expression. Change your voice, volume, and tempo.

• Pause to talk about the story, words, and pictures. Encourage conversations.

• Check for understanding. Ask and answer questions; explain new concepts.

• When your child reads, be positive and patient. Appreciate your child's effort.

(Read With a Child - Reading Foundation, n.d.)